Strategic Inventory Planner

Company: Sulzer Tower Field Service US Inc
Location: Salem
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Position Summary: Strategic Inventory Planner is the art and science of determining optimal inventory levels and planning replenishment to make it so. Combining sales demand forecasts and supply constraints (such as delivery lead times) and using these to calculate what stock to buy when. Essential Functions: Drive and improve Inventory strategy for Sulzer USA

• Focus on medium term and long-term planning horizon
• Analyze and optimize medium to long term planning results
• Manage and optimize entire planning process
• Focus on multiple stages of the value chain
• Analyze and evaluate the entire delivery chain
• Define and determine MRP strategies and parameters
• Select applicable forecasting methods Act as Interface between different stakeholders
  • Conduct daily integration using internal and external interfaces
  • Implement regular reconciliation rounds using internal and external interfaces
  • Support daily operative planning
  • React to changes and daily problems
  • Conduct missing parts management Analyze and control output and KPIs
    • Implement the MRP controlling
    • Process daily and weekly results Education and Experience:
      • Masters degree or
      • 5 years of Strategic Planning (or commensurate analytic experience preferred) Required Skills and Abilities:
        • Strong interpersonal and communication skills as required in communicating with personnel in other departments.
        • Expert with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required
        • SAP experience required
        • Quick learner for software programs like Qlikview, (CRM, reporting software)
        • Experience with project management preferred
        • Must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task efficiently
        • Must be energetic and a self-starter Travel Requirements:
          • This position does not require regular business travel Physical Requirements:
            • In order to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations, the employee must be able to see, hear, talk, and use hands and fingers to operate computer hardware and peripherals. Environmental, Safety & Health requirements (ESH)
              • Complies with QESH policy
              • Complies and participates with SBP (Safety Behavior Program)
              • Performs its functions following and understanding the Job Safety Analysis (JSA), its aware of the workplace hazards
              • Avoids and reports unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions
              • Uses and maintains personal protective equipment
              • Reports accidents and near accidents.
              • Complies with environmental and safety rules, policies, work instructions, manuals, etc.
              • Performs its functions understanding the impact of these on the environment
              • Participates on activities to safeguard the environment. Training Required upon hire
                • Performance Management
                • Code of Conduct
                • SAP
                • Product knowledge
                • CRM database (L-Mobile)
                • Qlikview
                • Business processes
                • Sulzer specific training Future Position Development:
                  • Materials Planning Manger

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